White Hat Hacking

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED Please check your inbox/spam folder to see if you have received an email from us about the event. Thanks for your interest and see you if you've been confirmed! *** Welcome to our first-ever Friendly Data Meetup Hackathon! 👩‍💻 We’re absolutely excited to host this special evening with the community. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or trying your first hackathon, this event is all about learning, building, and having fun. 🥪☕ Light refreshments will be available throughout the event to keep you energized while you work. 🏦 This hackathon is proudly sponsored by **CFC Underwriting**—big thanks to them for making this experience possible! CFC Underwriting is a cyber insurance underwriter, and the team co-organising this hackathon are software and data professionals, very eager to collaborate with you! 📒 To participate in the hackathon, **please submit this form** no later than 21st Jan 2026. **RSVP on Meetup does not count as registration for this event**. Complete the form now to secure your place! Due to limited availability (40 seats), only selected participants will be able to attend the hackathon. Good luck! We will email you venue details closer to the event. Many thanks for your enthusiasm and participation! We look forward to meeting you :)

**Bi, Pan & Queer Women’s Games Night** This is a chilled evening for bisexual, pansexual, and queer women to hang out, play board or card games, sip wine (BYO to share!), snack on treats (please bring some too), and enjoy some laughs in good company. *** **Theme: Barbiecore Glam 💖🎀** Barbiecore is all about bold pinks, playful glamour, and unapologetic fun. Inspired by the iconic doll’s world, this month’s theme invites you to embrace your inner fabulousness with vibrant games and bright, sweet treats. Winter is a time of lightness and celebration—perfect for a night of colour, style, and smiles. Bring something pink or glittery to snack on and let your playful side shine. 🍬✨ *** **Important Details** 🗓 Location: Sent by PM 🚇 1 min from Borough (Northern Line) or 10 mins from London Bridge ⚠️ RSVP is mandatory — spaces are very limited. Only those who RSVP will receive the exact address via private message on Meetup. Please enable PM notifications.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43551 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. 30mins warm up 2.5 hrs game balls provided for warm up **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.

Happy Friday to you all. Have you ever wanted to end the Friday on a positive note with good company in the form of a walk & pub setting? If so, this may be the right one for you. 
With this particular event, we’ll be doing a short walk from Embankment to Cannon Street down the river where we can see the iconic view of the city in presence. It’s a short walk around half an hour at most but after that, we are to finish off at ‘The sir John Hawkshaw’ Wetherspoons. Despite it being small and in a train station, it looks really elegant and can fit us all in. Should the station be closed, there is another alternative called ‘The crosse keys’ Wetherspoons which used to be a bank from The 1950’s. That will either be our alternative or our continuation point if we want to continue the night as ‘The sir John Hawkshaw’ closes at 10pm. This is the opportunity to end the month on a positive note amongst good company. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy 
WHAT - Walk & Pub
WHERE - Embankment to Cannon Street
WHEN - 6pm - 11pm
MEETING POINT - Outside embankment station near the river
NEAREST STATION - Embankment Station
REQUIREMENTS - Please bring your ID as that may be required for the pub. Aside from that. Do be on your best behaviour.
 Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43547 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\) —- \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.

MONTHLY SATURDAY at Putney Salsa & Bachata Club Every Last Saturday of the month PUTNEY SALSA & BACHATA CLUB – Dance Lab, 63 Upper Richmond Rd, London SW15 2RD 7:15pm – 11:55pm All other levels by Incognito Amazing sound system, fully licensed bar, perfect world class dance floor, air conditioning No prior bookings needed, just turn up and dance Absolute beginners warmly welcomed Dj playing Salsa/Bachata/Cha Cha Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes, to keep you dancing cool all night Close to mainline and underground Putney train stations FREE parking after 7pm on the main roads £15 for Class & CLUB (discounts available for courses below) Open 7:15pm 7:30 – 8:15 Bachata Classes 8:30 -9:15pm Salsa Classes Beginners / Improvers / Intermediate/ Advanced

Claim your free life coaching session by RSVPing to this event! And I will contact you directly. We have amazing life coaches who can help you in different areas of your life! No matter what is going on, we understand that sometimes it can all be very overwhelming and feel like you have no idea what to do! Come and speak to one of us so get some help!

Chat & Create – A Sober-Friendly Creative Gathering Join us for a relaxed, sober-friendly creative session bringing people together through music, painting, and meaningful connection in a calm, welcoming space. This intimate pop-up workshop is designed for slowing down, expressing yourself, and enjoying time with others — all within an alcohol-free environment. All materials are provided, and each participant will take their finished canvas home at the end of the session. Light refreshments will be available throughout, including popcorn, tea, and coffee. No previous art experience is needed — this session is about expression, not perfection. Whether you come to create, connect, or simply unwind, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, pressure-free space. About The Sober Bar London The Sober Bar London is an independent, community-led project creating alcohol-free spaces through creative workshops and small pop-up events. Our focus is on wellbeing, connection, and accessibility, offering inclusive, sober-friendly environments where people — particularly LGBTQ+ communities — can come together comfortably and authentically. Spaces are limited to keep the session relaxed and intimate. Please book in advance to secure your place. How to get there This event takes place at London Friend, a short walk from King’s Cross St Pancras station. Full address and entry details will be shared after booking. Please aim to arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start on time. If you need help finding the entrance on the day, just message us on WhatsApp and we’ll guide you. 👉 Please reserve your place in advance via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chat-create-session-dry-jan-event-sobersober-curios-lgbtq-friendly-tickets-1980632015676 👉 Learn more about us: www.thesoberbarlondon.co.uk 📲 Follow us on social media for updates, future events, and launch news. This is the start of something new for London’s sober queer community — we’d love for you to be part of it. 🌱✨

You want to do your best! You want to realise your potential! You want to make the right decisions at the right time! Obviously- you want to be a success! Do you have all the skills in place? Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back? Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas? We can help you to maximise on your potential. If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now! We have various times available for your own personal consultation This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London. We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test. https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44731 **Game Description:** This beginner training session is designed to introduce new players to the basics of volleyball in a fun and supportive environment. At Tridents Volleyball Club, we focus on learning fundamental skills such as passing, serving, setting, and movement, while building confidence and teamwork. Sessions include simple drills and mini-games that help players develop coordination, communication, and a love for the game—no prior experience required. 🏐 **Rules** Listen to the coaches and staff at all times so everyone stays safe and learns together. Be kind and respectful to teammates, opponents, and coaches — encourage each other and have fun. Try your best and have a go, even if skills are new or challenging. Follow safety rules, including warm-ups and proper use of equipment. Take turns and share the court, giving everyone a chance to participate. Stay positive — mistakes are part of learning. Have fun and play fair, remembering volleyball is a team sport!

**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.** This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you. The structure of the session is roughly: 2pm: chat 2:20–3:25: writing time 3:25: chat/coffee break 3:40–4:45 writing time 4:45: chat But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out. **Our Saturday sessions sometimes rotate location. We're going to stick with the Mitre for now, but do check the location of the specific meetup before signing up. If you arrive later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**

OWASP is ending use of Meetup, so I built an eventbrite for the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-development-risk-case-studies-and-how-agentic-ai-is-the-future-of-appsec-tickets-1981450622150?aff=oddtdtcreator AI is transforming how software is designed, developed, and deployed, dramatically accelerating velocity while introducing new categories of risk. As organizations adopt AI-assisted coding, autonomous agents, and increasingly complex model interactions, traditional application security approaches struggle to keep pace. This talk examines emerging AI-driven risks through real case studies from the field, highlighting issues such as insecure code generation, data-leakage pathways, model manipulation, and evolving supply-chain threats. We will explore how engineering teams must adapt their people, processes, and governance models to secure AI-augmented development workflows effectively. The session will then introduce agentic AI as the next evolution in application security—autonomous systems capable of continuous analysis, multi-step reasoning, and real-time remediation. Attendees will learn how combining agentic AI with modern practices can reduce developer friction, improve coverage, and create a future-ready application security strategy designed for the demands of AI-native software development

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)